Sandy Plains Elementary

sandyplainses.bcps.org

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Plains Elementary School, located on Kavanagh Road in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character building, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in both their academic endeavors and their roles as responsible citizens.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering parents and guardians easy access to essential information such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. Sandy Plains Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parents to participate in school initiatives and stay engaged with their children’s progress. Through its blend of structured curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that empowers students to reach their full potential.

580

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Plains Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	162
Black	130
Asian	10
Two or More	65
American Indian	3

White
210 (36.2%)
Hispanic
162 (27.9%)
Black
130 (22.4%)
Two or More
65 (11.2%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-7070
Website:	http://sandyplainses.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandy Plains Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandy Plains Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	47.8%
Male	303	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)